EmbedAI Improper Access Control Vulnerability Allowing Database Backup Retrieval

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing improper access control has been identified in EmbedAI versions through 2.1. This issue enables authenticated attackers to access database backups by requesting the '/embedai/app/uploads/database/<SQL_FILE>' endpoint.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to download database backup files, which may contain sensitive information.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to EmbedAI version 2.1 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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